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If you’ve ever taken a train from Tokyo to Kamakura you might have passed by a large white Kannon statue, wondering what exactly it might be. A ...
??????????The news today features the best-selling book on Japan Amazon for the last week of January, called Otto no Chimpo ga Hairanai, or "My Husban ...
A Walk Around ShodoshimaDay 6, To the Great Kannon Part IISaturday February 6thAfter a delicious lunch with mostly female company it was time to press ...
Find inspiration from our thoughtful gift guide and recipes that you can celebrate with Dad this Father?s Day! READ: Our Best Father’s Day Men ...
????????Telecom Center, in Odaiba, Tokyo, is the headquarters of Tokyo Metropolitan Television (Tokyo MX). The glass and steel building was completed ...
Here’s a list of freezer-friendly bento dishes that you can stock up on! With this collection, your bento-making will be so much easier, smart ...
Okara (Unohana) is a Japanese home-style simmered dish made of soy pulp, vegetables, shiitake mushroom, and hijiki seaweed. It makes a tasty and sat ...
To check train times and routes in Japan, use the excellent Hyperdia website, which makes getting around Japan’s rail network simple. Japan Rai ...
Besides the Yukishibori Honjozo Namagenshu, Daishichi has one more seasonal sake for the winter season: Yukishibori Honjozo Nigorizake. Yukishibori ...
Miso-Marinated Hamachi Bowl is a simple yet elegant meal. Learn how to defrost the sashimi-grade hamachi and make this dish in a short time. READ: Mi ...
Ozouni is a Japanese New Year traditional soup. Each family or prefecture have their own style of ozouni, suited to their particular tastes. We ...
Ground chicken sauteed with soy sauce, mirin, sake, complemented with eggs and green peas over rice. Classic Yakitori restaurant dish. READ: Soboro ...
Just One Cookbook celebrates its 7 year blog anniversary with a big international giveaway! January 1, 2018 was JOC’s seven year blog anniver ...
Writer, historian, critic, and long-time Kyoto resident, Hal Gold (July 24, 1929 - March 25, 2009) lived in Kyoto for over 30 years, and was a well-kn ...
????Kurotani is well-known for its wagami (\'rice\' paper) production. Appreciation for this lifetime-absorbing craft has led to the paper art of Kur ...
People routinely ask, ?Why are you still in Japan"? and I guess the answer depends upon which phase of Japanese life we?re talking about. Because firs ...
?????Japan?s Sand Museum, a Home to Ephemeral Treasures ...
??Once upon a time in 17th century Japan, a courtesan gifted with both intelligence and beauty, lived in the Old Capital. Her name was Yoshino Dayuu ...
???Raigo-in Temple is one of several Tendai-sect temples in the pretty, farming village of Ohara in the hills north east of Kyoto.Raigo-in like its mo ...
?????Opposition Figure?s Rise Could Pave Way for Female Leaders in Japan ...
Shio Ramen is one of Japan\'s most popular ramen! This authentic yet simple recipe is proof that you can enjoy restaurant-quality ramen at home! READ ...
One of the most common Japan travel questions we hear around here is, ?When is the best time of year to visit Japan"? The easy answer is of course tha ...
Learn about the different Japanese herbs and spices and how to incorporate them into your dish to elevate cooking! READ: Unique Japanese Herbs and Sp ...
???Sesoko Island is a small island off the Motubu Peninsula near Nago on the west coast connected by bridge to Okinawa Honto.Sesoko has a few lovely w ...
